How to Split a PDF File Online — Extract Pages Free

How to Split a PDF in 3 Steps

Splitting a PDF on PDFBro is faster than any desktop application.

1. 1

   Upload the PDF you want to split

   Drag and drop or click to upload your PDF file. Files up to 100 MB are supported.

2. 2

   Enter your page range

   Type the pages you want to extract. Examples: '1-5' extracts pages 1 through 5, '1,4,7' extracts pages 1, 4, and 7, '3-end' extracts from page 3 to the last page.

3. 3

   Download your new PDF

   Click Split and download the extracted pages as a new PDF file instantly.

Page Range Syntax — All the Options

PDFBro's split tool supports flexible page range notation so you can extract exactly what you need:

Single page: `5` — extracts only page 5

Continuous range: `3-8` — extracts pages 3 through 8

Multiple specific pages: `1,3,7,12` — extracts those four pages in order

From page to end: `10-end` — extracts from page 10 to the last page

Reverse range: `8-3` — extracts pages 8 down to 3, reversing their order in the output

Split PDF Into Individual Pages

If you want every page as its own separate PDF file — useful for scanned documents or when redistributing individual pages — use the 'Split into individual pages' option if available, or enter each page number separately and split one at a time.

For bulk splitting of a 100-page document into 100 individual files, consider using the Extract PDF Pages tool which gives you a visual page thumbnail selector.

Common Use Cases for Splitting PDFs

Legal documents: Extract specific contract clauses or exhibits from a large agreement to share only the relevant section with a counterparty.

Academic papers: Pull the results section from a research paper for quick reference without sending the full 40-page document.

Business reports: Extract the executive summary (pages 1–3) from a detailed 80-page annual report for board distribution.

Tax documents: Many tax packages arrive as one combined PDF. Split out the W-2s, 1099s, and K-1s as separate files for your accountant.

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  View your PDF's page count first (open it in a browser tab) so you know the exact range numbers before splitting.

• 2

  After splitting, use Merge PDF to reassemble if you accidentally split too many pages.

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  Combine Split + Reorder PDF Pages for full control: split out the pages you want, then rearrange them before merging back.

Frequently Asked Questions